Changdeokgung Palace
Take a tour of the Joseon royal palace and its surrounding gardens.
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Take a tour of the Joseon royal palace and its surrounding gardens.
Details
- Opening hours
- MonClosedTue09:00–18:30Wed09:00–18:30Thu09:00–18:30Fri09:00–18:30Sat09:00–18:30Sun09:00–18:30
- Business status
- Open
- Official website
- Link
- Phone
- +82 2-3668-2300
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes
Traveler highlights
Changdeokgung, built in 1405 as Joseon’s second palace, lies east of Gyeongbokgung; with Changgyeonggung it formed the Eastern Palace. Rebuilt after Gyeongbokgung’s destruction, it was the dynasty’s main palace for about 250 years. UNESCO listed it in 1997. Its buildings follow the terrain: Injeongjeon, Seonjeongjeon, Huijeongdang and Daejojeon reflect court and royal life. The rear Huwon garden’s trees, ponds and pavilions formed a royal retreat. Wars, fires and colonial-era damage, followed by restoration, remain visible in the layered history of the palace and garden.
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